64 Series Brass Trumpet Tops

64 Series mouthpieces have an Inner Diameter of .640 inches measured .04 inches into the cup.
These tops require a backbore to function as a complete mouthpiece.



64ES (Extra Shallow)

* Similar in depth to a Schilke 6A4A or 13A4A cup.
* Provides maximum brilliance, projection, and slotting in extreme upper register playing.
* Most suitable for playing lead.
* Better sounding low register than any comparable extra shallow cup.
* Works best with Gen 2 rim 66 or smaller (.660 inches or less).





64LV (Lead V)

* Double cup design with a shallow upper cup and a second deeper XV cup.
* The oval shape of the Wedge rim extends through the shallow cup and into the second cup all the way to the throat.
* Low alpha angle to prevent bottoming out and a cup volume similar to the Gen 2 S cup.
* Upper register performance of the ESXV is very similar to the Wedge S cup.
* More open blow, similar to what players would experience with a larger #25 throat.
* Bigger, broader middle and low register than the S cup, with no loss in upper register performance.





64S (Shallow)

* Similar to a Schilke 14A4A cup.
* Excellent projection, slightly less support in upper register than the ES cup.
* Less prone to bottoming out than the ES cup.
* Most popular choice for lead when a solid mid to low register is also desired, marching band.
* Works well to piccolo trumpet when players prefer a brighter sound with more projection.
* Works best with Gen 2 66 or smaller rim (.660 or less).





64M (Medium)

* Versatile medium cup for jazz, concert band, pit, and pops, marching when a lead mouthpiece not needed.
* Works well for piccolo trumpet.
* Good balance between upper register support and a balanced sound with solid low register.
* Works best with Gen 2 67 or smaller rim (.670 inches or less).





64MV (Medium V)

* Intermediate between M and MD cup.
* Modified V shape at bottom of cup leading into throat.
* Slightly darker sound than M cup.
* Better upper register support and more projection than MD cup.
* Similar in depth to Bach 3C cup.





64MD (Medium-Deep)

* Excellent all round bowl shaped cup for concert band, orchestral, chamber, and other playing requiring a dark sound.
* Excellent balance between upper and lower register.
* Good choice for C trumpet when a little extra brilliance is required, or for orchestral players wanting to add some sparkle to their sound.
* Works well on all rim sizes, but most popular with rims 65 (.650) and larger.
* Comparable to many C cups.





64MDV (Medium-Deep V)

* Similar to MD cup with a slightly modified V shape at the bottom of the cup meeting to the throat.
* Slightly darker sound and smoother transitions from note to note.
* Excellent choice for an orchestral mouthpiece when a slightly darker sound is desired or for players with a naturally bright sound.
* Our most popular cup for orchestral players.
* Works well on all rim sizes, but most popular with rims 65 (.650) and larger.





64D (Deep)

* Deep cup suitable for players who like an extra dark sound.
* Similar to a Bach B cup.
* Popular with players using large cup volume Schilke or similar mouthpieces.
* Huge sound and low register.
* Obvious trade off is less upper register support.





64RT (Rotary Trumpet)

* Well-balanced V shaped cup for Rotary trumpet.
* Very efficient despite the deep V shape the cup.
* Produces a well-balanced, rich sound on Rotary trumpet with ample brilliance at loud dynamics.
* Also works extremely well for orchestral or jazz players looking for a darker sound and very smooth transitions from note to note.